Inventory Controller

Mill Creek Lumber & Supply; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

Professional Development

Team Events

Job summary

Mill Creek Lumber and Supply Company is seeking an Inventory Controller to coordinate the movement of inventory and maintain a clean, efficient warehouse on the Tulsa South/Broken Arrow site.

This full-time role offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities to optimize stock levels, partner with vendors, and support operations across purchasing, pricing, and logistics.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with warehouse staff, purchasing, and vendors.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of experience with computerized inventory systems required.
• Forklift operator certification preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manages special inventory reporting.
• Maintains stock consistent with pre-authorized limits as inventory dwindles.
• Establishes backup sources for high-demand items.
• Identify opportunities for sales of slower moving products.
• Places special orders and ensures pricing is accurate.
• Places purchase orders to balance projected needs with promotions.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns for automatic deliveries.
• Investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies.
• Coordinates with marketing, pricing, and accounts payable to resolve discrepancies with vendors.
• Develops and maintains vendor relationships.
• Maintains daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages inventory system and upgrades to related software.
• Conducts regular spot and full audits of physical inventory.
• Provides sales and information on products and freight to staff and customers.
• Returns defective merchandise and ensures credits from vendors.
• Guides and trains less experienced coworkers.
• Assists with annual physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklift when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Skills

Excellent communication

Inventory control

Keyboarding

Organizational skills

Vendor relations

Math calculations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: MCL Tulsa Fireplace - South - Broken Arrow, OK 74012Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $21.00 HourlyJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: Warehouse

Mill Creek Lumber and Supply Company is a leading provider of lumber and building materials, serving the construction industry since 1934. We are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer service. As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Inventory Controller to join our team. As an Inventory Controller at Mill Creek Lumber and Supply Company, you will play a crucial role in coordinating the efficient movement of our inventory and ensure a clean and streamlined warehouse.

Responsibilities

• Manages special inventory reporting.
• Maintains consistent stock of inventory, ordering new stock up to pre-authorized limit as inventory dwindles.
• Establishes and maintains backup source for high-demand items.
• Identify opportunities for sales of slower moving products.
• Places special orders and ensures pricing is accurate.
• Places purchase orders from vendors to balance projected needs with special buy opportunities and future promotions utilizing on-time delivery methods.
• Assesses inventory reports and order patterns to identify items in need of automatic, recurring delivery.
• Investigates and corrects inventory discrepancies.
• Partners with marketing, pricing, inventory control, and accounts payable departments to resolve system and/or invoice cost discrepancies and determine appropriate corrective action with vendor to resolve.
• Develops and maintains good working relationships with vendors.
• Maintains accurate daily records of goods received and shipments made.
• Manages and maintains inventory system; facilitates upgrades to related database and/or software under the direction of the purchasing or inventory control manager.
• Conducts frequent spot and partial audits of physical inventory.
• Provides sales and informational assistance on products and freight to staff and customers.
• Returns defective merchandise and ensures proper and timely credit is received from vendor.
• Provides guidance and training to less experienced co-workers.
• Assists with periodic (at least annual) physical inventory audits.
• Operates forklift when necessary.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Excellent communication skills with warehouse workers, purchasing department, and outside vendors.
• Basic understanding of inventory control procedures.
• Proficient keyboarding skills.
• Extremely organized and able to work with minimum supervision.
• Ability to develop professional relationships with outside vendors.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3) years of experience with computerized inventory systems required.
• Forklift operator certification preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Paid time off and vacation policy
• Employee discount program on lumber and building supplies
• Professional development opportunities and training programs
• Company-sponsored events and team-building activities
• Safe and supportive work environment
• Opportunity for growth and advancement within the company

Mill Creek Lumber and Supply Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply!